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Zhou Tingting and her husband Li Qiang have been married for five years, and they live in a small city. Zhou Tingting is a primary school teacher, and Li Qiang works in a factory. Their lives are plain and uneventful. Li Qiang's parents live in the countryside and usually don't have much contact, so they only go back to see it during the New Year's holidays.
Recently, my mother-in-law called to tell them that my father-in-law was about to celebrate his 70th birthday, and my mother-in-law decided to throw a big banquet and invite the whole village to celebrate. Zhou Tingting was a little worried in her heart, such a big banquet required a lot of money, and she knew that Li Qiang's parents' financial situation was not good, but she still agreed to her mother-in-law's request.
The mother-in-law said on the phone: "Tingting, Qiangzi has been busy with work recently, you can come back first to help prepare the birthday banquet, isn't the school holiday?" ”
Although Zhou Tingting was reluctant, she thought that her mother-in-law and father-in-law were old, so she still agreed: "Okay, Mom, I'll go back when I'm on vacation." ”
After returning to her mother-in-law's house, Zhou Tingting found that the house had begun to be lively. The mother-in-law and brother-in-law Li Ming were busy preparing various matters for the banquet. Li Ming saw her enter the door and greeted her warmly: "Sister-in-law, you are back, you have worked hard!" ”
Zhou Tingting responded with a smile: "It's okay, it should be." Is there anything I need to do? ”
The mother-in-law waved her hand: "You rest first, and we'll talk about it later." ”
As the preparations for the birthday banquet gradually unfolded, Zhou Tingting felt that her mother-in-law and Li Ming's attitude towards her was a little unusual. The two people, who are usually lukewarm to her, have now become extremely enthusiastic and even a little overly attentive. She began to feel a little uneasy.
One day, Zhou Tingting was helping to chop vegetables in the kitchen when she heard her mother-in-law and Li Ming discussing something in a whisper in the house. She pricked up her ears and listened carefully, and vaguely heard her mother-in-law say: "This time it must be done beautifully, and everyone in the village will watch it." ”
Li Ming responded: "Mom, but the money is not enough, what should I do?" ”
The mother-in-law's voice was lowered: "Don't worry, there is a way." ”
Zhou Tingting's heart tightened, and she secretly felt that something was wrong, but she still continued to cut the vegetables, pretending not to hear anything.
During dinner, Li Ming suddenly mentioned the cost of the banquet: "Sister-in-law, we plan to invite 20 tables for this banquet, and the whole village has to invite them." With such a big show, it costs a lot. ”
Zhou Tingting was shocked, but she still remained calm on her face: "Well, yes, it does need a lot of money." ”
Li Ming's eyes flickered, and he continued: "Sister-in-law, Qiangzi's work is quite stable, you should have more money on hand, right?" ”
Zhou Tingting felt even more uneasy in her heart, and smiled: "Li Ming, if you have anything to say, just say it." ”
Li Ming scratched his head and said a little embarrassed: "Sister-in-law, the cost of this banquet ...... Can you take care of it? ”
Zhou Tingting felt angry in her heart, but she still held back: "Li Ming, haven't you considered such a big expense before?" ”
The mother-in-law interjected on the side: "Tingting, we really can't help it, everyone in the village is watching, we can't lose face." ”
Zhou Tingting took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in her heart: "Mom, little uncle, we can't afford such a big expense." It's right to hold a banquet, but we can't be in charge of everything. ”
Seeing this, Li Ming's face was a little ugly: "Sister-in-law, we can't help it, Qiangzi is the eldest son, and we still have to bear this responsibility." ”
Zhou Tingting sneered: "Li Ming, the responsibility is to be borne, but not like this." We can give a part, but it is impossible to bear it all. ”
In the next few days, Zhou Tingting obviously felt that her mother-in-law and Li Ming's attitude towards her began to be cold. She felt very uncomfortable, but in order not to affect her father-in-law's birthday banquet, she continued to help prepare.
One night, Zhou Tingting talked to Li Qiang on the phone and told him about the recent incident. After Li Qiang listened, he was silent for a moment and said, "Tingting, you have worked hard. This time it's my mother and Li Ming who are wrong, and I'll take leave to come back tomorrow to deal with it. ”
Zhou Tingting nodded: "Okay, Qiangzi, come back, I can't handle it alone." ”
The next day, Li Qiang returned home. As soon as he entered the door, he went straight to the point: "Mom, Li Ming, Tingting told me about the banquet." We can contribute some of the money, but we can't afford it all. ”
Seeing her son's resolute attitude, her mother-in-law looked a little unpleasant: "Qiangzi, this is your father's seventieth birthday, and it can't be done in a humble way." ”
Li Qiang sighed: "Mom, I know, but we also have our own life pressures, and we can't blindly satisfy everyone's face." ”
Li Ming said in a weird manner on the side: "Qiangzi, what do you mean by this? Do you just watch your parents lose face? ”
Li Qiang glanced at him coldly: "Li Ming, you have gone too far this time. We can figure it out together, but we can't do it all by Tingting. ”
Zhou Tingting listened from the sidelines, and was very grateful for Li Qiang's attitude. She knew that there might be a lot of difficulties to face, but at least, she wasn't fighting alone.
On my father-in-law's 70th birthday, the village was filled with laughter. The village of all ages, young and old, came, and the atmosphere was lively. Twenty tables of feasts filled the courtyard, the dishes were sumptuous, the drinks were continuous, and everyone sat around and talked and laughed.
Zhou Tingting was busy before and after, taking care of the guests at each table, with a polite smile on her face, but she always pressed a stone in her heart. She knew that the final settlement of this banquet had not been resolved, and the anxiety in her heart was getting heavier and heavier.
Halfway through the banquet, her mother-in-law suddenly took Zhou Tingting's hand and whispered, "Tingting, the money for the banquet is almost over, you go and settle the bill with Li Ming." ”
Zhou Tingting's smile froze, she glanced at her mother-in-law, and said in a cold tone: "Mom, such a big matter, let's wait for Qiangzi to come back and discuss it together." ”
The mother-in-law's face immediately became ugly: "Tingting, this is your father's birthday banquet, and you can't let the people in the village see the joke." ”
Zhou Tingting held back the anger in her heart, but still insisted: "Mom, I can't be the master alone, I'll talk about it when Qiangzi comes back." ”
Li Ming also came over at this time and urged: "Sister-in-law, don't push it, so many people are watching, let's hurry up and check out." ”
Zhou Tingting couldn't hold back any longer, and her voice raised a few points: "Li Ming, such a big expense, you didn't discuss it with us before, and now let me settle the bill alone, what do you think of me?" ”
Mother-in-law and Li Ming were speechless for a while, and the scene was embarrassing for a while. The surrounding guests began to notice the argument and cast curious glances.
At this moment, Li Qiang rushed to the scene. He saw the dispute between Zhou Tingting and her mother-in-law and brother-in-law, and immediately stepped forward: "What happened?" ”
When Zhou Tingting saw Li Qiang, the grievances in her heart could no longer be suppressed, and tears welled up in her eyes: "Qiangzi, my mother and Li Ming want me to settle the bill alone, we can't afford such a big expense." ”
Li Qiang's face immediately sank, turned to his mother-in-law and Li Ming, and said coldly: "Mom, Li Ming, what the hell is going on?" ”
The mother-in-law explained hesitantly: "Qiangzi, we can't help it, everyone is watching such a big birthday banquet." ”
Li Ming lowered his head, not daring to look at Li Qiang's eyes. Li Qiang took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart: "Mom, Li Ming, do you owe a lot of money and want us to bear it through this banquet?" ”
The mother-in-law's face became even more ugly, but she still nodded: "Qiangzi, Mom can't help it, I owe more and more money over the years, and the people in the village look down on us, so we can only do this." ”
After Li Qiang heard this, he glared at Li Ming angrily: "Li Ming, you already knew about this, right?" Have you considered Tingting's feelings by doing this? ”
Li Ming said in a low voice: "Brother, I am also for the ...... family"
Li Qiang interrupted him: "We can solve the affairs of the family together, but not in this way. We can pay a part of the cost this time, but you also have to bear the responsibility. ”
When the mother-in-law heard this, tears also flowed: "Qiangzi, Mom knows that it is wrong, and it is all Mom's fault." ”
Li Qiang sighed, walked to Zhou Tingting's side, and held her hand: "Tingting, I'm sorry for making you feel wronged." This time, we will all bear the cost. ”
Zhou Tingting looked at Li Qiang, the grievances in her heart gradually turned into emotion, and nodded: "Qiangzi, I support you." ”
At Li Qiang's insistence, her mother-in-law and Li Ming finally realized their mistake and apologized to Zhou Tingting. The whole family paid for the banquet together, and although the process was difficult, the problem was resolved satisfactorily.
After the banquet, the people in the village talked a lot about the affairs of the Li family, but more of them appreciated Zhou Tingting and Li Qiang. Everyone said that Li Qiang has a good daughter-in-law, and it is a blessing to have such a sensible daughter-in-law at home.
After returning to the city, Zhou Tingting and Li Qiang's lives returned to peace. After this incident, their relationship became stronger and their family relationship improved as a result. Mother-in-law and Li Ming also slowly changed their attitude towards Zhou Tingting, and the family atmosphere gradually became harmonious.
A few years later, Zhou Tingting and Li Qiang had their own children, and their lives were happier. Whenever they think back to the turmoil of their father-in-law's 70th birthday, they feel that it was a test and a growth. After going through the ups and downs, they cherish each other more and understand the true meaning of family more.